How would you like to spend the last 10 days of 2016? In bed moping or out doing something fun? If the latter’s what gets you pumped, fill those empty spots on your calendar by visiting Epicentre {Gurgaon} on any of these evenings.
Farida Khanum TributePhoto source: Runki Goswami
Relive the good old days and embark on a mesmerising journey with the ever so graceful Runki Goswami as she offers her tribute to the Queen of Ghazals - Farida Khanum. Aaj jaane ki zid na karo?
When: Dec 22; 7:30pm
Sweet & Hot TheatrePhoto source: Epicentre
Get your double dose of drama in two plays co-directed by Radika Alkazi and Feisal Alkazi this Friday. The first, The Beauty of the Dreaming Jungle, is a contemporary adaptation of Sleeping Beauty set in India, and the second is a moving story of a boy dealing with the consequences of an accident needing facial reconstruction.
The best part? The actors are 52 young munchkins from Ruchika’s Little Actors Club.
When: Dec 23; 4:30 pm and 7pm
Music & Dance Performancesphoto source: Rasik Performing Arts
Join the talented young students of Jayashree Acharya for an evening of music and dance. This performance will be accompanied by tabla maestro, Bickram Ghosh in collaboration with the Rasik Performing Arts guest artiste.
When: Dec 24; 7:00 pm
Monologues & RecitalsPhoto source: Romana Klee via flickr [CC BY-SA 2.0]
Here’s your chance to hear the greatest monologues from William Shakespeare, a nazm by Faiz Ahmad Faiz, and a recitation of Mirza Ghalib’s letters all in one night!These, among others, are being performed by the talented Mohommed Ali Shah in English, Urdu, and Hindi, and are sure to take you through a 60-minute roller coaster of emotions.
When: Dec 25; 6pm
Christmas Jazz BrunchPhoto source: Epicentre
A {complimentary} glass of wine, some beautiful jazz music, and your loved ones by your side - head to Epicentre this Christmas for an early brunch or a lazy lunch at Gurgaon’s favourite Sunday brunch spot, Drift.
When: Dec 25; 11am-4pm
Shopping ExtravaganzaPhoto source: Wikimedia Commons [CC 2.0]
Enjoy the festivities and complete all that last-minute shopping for Secret Santa at the Christmas mela courtesy Adaah. You can expect clothes, jewellery, shoes, gifts, and even home furnishings at the many stalls in the Glass Courtyard Area at Epicentre.When: Dec 23 - 25; 11am - 8pm
Sufiana, Folk & GhazalsPhoto source: Kirana Gharana
Treat yourself to an evening of soulful, indigenous music performed by Jagir Singh and Farid Ahmed Khan from the Kirana Gharana. This performance will be in collaboration with Mahendra Singh Sibbal Productions.
When: Dec 30; 7pm
#LBBTip: There’s a collection corner for NGOs every weekend till Dec end. Spread the joy and donate your old books, toys, games, and clothes to those in need. You can find collection points at any time of the day in the auditorium foyer.
Featured photo source: Epicentre
